Oral Surgery Assistant

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a highly motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with surgeons to provide clinical support and help create an outstanding patient experience from check-in to departure.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, reviewing medical histories, IV sedation monitoring, room prep, sterilizing instruments, taking CBCT/panoramic radiographs, and maintaining a clean, safe clinical

Qualifications

• DANB and/or DAANCE certification.
• Previous oral surgery or surgical assisting experience.
• Previous dental assisting experience.
• Experience with dental practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatment with compassion and professionalism.
• Review and update patients' medical histories.
• Monitor and recover patients following IV sedation procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms for surgical procedures.
• Sterilize, organize, and prepare surgical instruments.
• Take CBCT scans and panoramic radiographs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment.
• Help ensure every patient receives an exceptional experience throughout their visit.

Skills

Oral surgery experience

Dental assisting experience

Practice management software

Education

DANB/DAANCE certification

Job description

Overview

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center is seeking a highly motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment. This individual will work closely with our surgeons to provide exceptional clinical support while helping create an outstanding patient experience from the moment patients arrive until they leave our office.

Qualifications

Preferred

• DANB and/or DAANCE certification
• Previous oral surgery or surgical assisting experience
• Previous dental assisting experience
• Experience with dental practice management software

What We're Looking For

• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Warm, friendly, and professional personality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Dependable and accountable for your performance
• Ability to stay focused and organized in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures
• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatment with compassion and professionalism
• Review and update patients\' medical histories
• Monitor and recover patients following IV sedation procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms for surgical procedures
• Sterilize, organize, and prepare surgical instruments
• Take CBCT scans and panoramic radiographs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment
• Help ensure every patient receives an exceptional experience throughout their visit

Why Join River Ridge?

At River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center, our team is the foundation of our success. We value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. In return, we offer a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

If you\'re passionate about patient care and are looking to build your career we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your resume.